About the Program

The mission of the Bachelor of Interior Design program is to provide students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that reflect the profession of Interior Design. Through a comprehensive curriculum delivered by an interdisciplinary faculty, this program will prepare students to apply an integrated approach to interior design solutions for the built environment and its occupants, and will prepare students for the demand to meet technological changes and currency relating to sustainability, universal design, and health and safety.

This Bachelor of Interior Design degree, delivered at the honours level, provides professional training in the development of creative design solutions for interior spaces (residential, corporate/commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, exposition) through project-based learning. The range of functional and aesthetic components that allow spaces in the built environment to be safely and comfortably inhabited are studied and the relationship of occupants and their physical environment is analyzed, through the consideration of ergonomics, illumination, acoustics, finishes, safety and all aspects of space programming.

Interior design has evolved to be as much science as art. Designing and creating sustainable interiors; managing interior design projects; working in a team of professionals that includes architects, engineers and contractors: require the solid technical education that is provided in Conestoga's Bachelor of Interior Design degree program. Why is this important? Industry professionals want to employ graduates with technical competency. This makes Conestoga graduates very attractive to employers. Graduates are prepared for the realities of new and emerging technologies and for great careers in interior design!

There are two (2) co-op work term opportunities to provide students with relevant experience that will complement their academic studies.

result in a graduate with thorough knowledge and co-op work experience.

provide opportunity for further studies in a number of articulation agreements with universities worldwide.

are government approved and meet all ministry standards.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

A minimum of six (6) required Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including two (2) specified U level courses and four additional U or M level courses (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.)

The following Grade 12 U courses are required:

English (ENG4U)

One Grade 12 Mathematics course from the following: Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) OR Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

Four (4) other Grade 12 U or M courses

Note re: Admission Requirements

Applicants not meeting the admission requirements may pursue a variety of different pathways into the Bachelor of Interior Design degree including Design Foundations, Technology Foundations and Interior Decorating. Please email BID@conestogac.on.ca for more information.

Applicants must have basic computer literacy. Courses in art, CAD/drafting, and history are recommended. Grade 11 or 12 Physics is highly recommended.

Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL iBT 88

CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60

PTE Academic 58

Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6

We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but who have met all other admission criteria. You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Admission Procedures

Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects and four additional U or M courses. If more than four additional courses are submitted, the courses with the highest marks will be used.

Other factors as well as grades are considered. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio and a writing sample.

Program Requirements

The academic requirements to be eligible for a co-op work term in a degree program are as follows:

Minimum 2.5 SWA (65% session weighted average) in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term

Maximum two failures or withdrawals during the academic semester that occurs in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term

Must have successfully completed all but two core courses, according to the program design, by the eligibility term prior to any given work term (regardless of the level the student was placed in advanced standing)

Students (even those on special timetables) will not be permitted to complete a co-op work term until conditions above are met and all but two core course deficiencies, according to the program design, are cleared

Co-op work terms may need to be re-sequenced to allow academic deficiencies to be cleared or in the event a student changes cohorts (i.e. graduation is delayed by one year or more). Students may not repeat a passed work term

Should a student's academic performance decline considerably during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional.

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.

Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.

Students who do not secure the first work term by the start of the work term semester will instead be enrolled in the 14 credit Career Management in Canada course. This course involves one 3 hour in-class, on-campus meet per week and 12 hours/week of on-line and out-of-class activity.

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates of this program will fulfill an enhanced comprehensive range of functions in the field of interior design: developing design solutions; preparing documents; analyzing information; liaising with a range of consultants, contractors, clients, and stakeholders; and managing projects for the interior environment.

On average, 100% of graduates from the last three years (2014 to 2016) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Pathways & Credit Transfer

Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.

Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.

Program Courses

Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of building construction and explores the relationship between materials and the systems of construction. The major types of building materials, their physical properties and their uses in building construction will be introduced. Criteria for their selection and methods of assembly will be considered primarily in the context of small buildings. Principles will be explored through research, analysis and drawing.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: Through this course, the student will be introduced to the concept of the building as a living entity. The variety of systems within a building will be examined in relation to the problems which can result when these systems are poorly designed or do not function as intended. Physical factors that influence good design for performance, durability, health efficiency and sustainability of buildings will be studied. Common building design/construction problems that result in poor performance, expensive repairs, litigation, etc., their causes and solutions will be explored through studies famous, infamous and vernacular buildings, materials, details, etc. The principles of building science will be utilized to establish the appropriate performance characteristics of the systems as well as the preventative/corrective actions which could be prescribed when things go wrong.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces students to the concepts of documenting designs using various computer aided design (CAD) software to accomplish industry specific tasks, such as design drawings and presentation materials. Students will learn digital representation techniques needed to communicate architectural/interior design ideas and concepts.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The objective of this course is to introduce students to drawing as a visual language; both freehand and technical. The focus will be on the fundamentals of manual drafting and freehand sketching to create two and three dimensional drawings. Students will apply these fundamentals through the use of drafting tools, drafting standards and various sketching media.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This is the first in a series of eight courses that integrates studio projects with the knowledge and skills acquired during course work. This studio focuses on the design process. The course introduces design elements and principles and their application in the composition of the built environment. The final project will integrate elements and principles and use the design process to develop a proposal for a small structure with high complexity. Oral and visual presentations will be required throughout the course.Hours: 98Credits: 5Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: Documents that are written for scientific or technical purposes are written in a very precise and specific way that does not permit variations in interpretation. This course will prepare students to communicate scientific and technical information concisely and accurately using appropriate formats and graphic support. Students will study technical communication theory/ practice and apply the knowledge to creating, critiquing, and presenting technical documents. An oral presentation will emphasize the clear and concise communication of technical details and the use of appropriate visual support for technical information.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The Foundation Module is a 2-week preparatory session designed to provide students with the required fundamental skills to be successful within the Bachelor of Interior Design program. This module will provide the student with their first exposure to Project Based Learning, and serve as preparation for this alternative approach to learning which forms the basis of the program's structure. This module will also introduce the student to the fundamental principles of team work, and the skills necessary to be an effective and productive member of a team. In addition to refreshing their knowledge base in a variety of aspects of the program's curriculum, students will develop and apply skills in teamwork, graphic communication and verbal presentation through the completion of a program projectHours: 36Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will focus on comprehensive theoretical understanding of group process, personal skill development and application through intensive team work. These skills are of critical importance in both professional and social settings. Through guided exploration and application of theoretical paradigms and practical strategies, students will achieve the necessary skills to succeed in and lead effective teams. The course consists in an intensive experiential approach – learning by doing – enabling participants to become effective, practiced team members with experience applying skills necessary for leadership, analysis and evaluation, problem solving, and conflict management. Individual and team activities enhance participants' skills to work with a variety of personalities in diverse situations, and to effectively assume various professional roles within a team.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course examines the interrelated effects and connections of the environment (built and natural), and ergonomics on human health and safety. It examines the design of environments that will enable humans to make the best use of their abilities within a healthy, productive and safe context. It also considers responsibilities for the protection of non-human environments and the social and ethical issues associated with the design, construction and operation of built environments.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course provides an introduction to the regulatory, prescriptive and objective based aspects of design and construction. Standards, Codes and Regulations will be explored in relation to their intended purpose. The importance of these documents will be demonstrated through an examination of their historic development. The appropriate application of these documents will be demonstrated through a review of actual projects done in the studio. Specific design and construction problems will be presented for review and resolution utilizing the appropriate standards, codes and/or regulations.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course extends Construction Materials and Methods 1 and explores more advanced concepts of conceptual design and construction technology in the context of large buildings. Complex building assemblies are analysed for their life cycle, structural integrity, moisture protection, fire safety and energy efficiency. Special constructions, building openings, glazing, fire separations, and basic interior finishes are included. Principles will be explored through research, analysis and drawing.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ARCH71120 or ARCH71200CoRequisites:

Description: This course will concentrate on the use of digital software for computer aided design and detailing. The focus will be on the use of CAD and 3D BIM software to produce a set of working drawings that comply with industry standards.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: COMP71185CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the student to the basic systems of a building, with a concentration on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning), and Fire Protection. The standard components of each system will be reviewed and studied, particularly in relation to their performance when configured in common systems types. System design will be reviewed utilizing office and institutional project types. Using mathematics and scientific principles students will learn and apply heat loss heat gain, HVAC equipment selection and sizing, and fire and smoke detection and suppression.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This Studio will lead the student through the process of design, problem solving, presentation and management of the design process through the development of an addition to an existing facility. Students will work in teams and develop a comprehensive proposal covering issues related to space planning, code, building systems design, and material use and construction methods. The final project will include detailed plans, sections and elevations, and a model. Other course work in the term will act as resources for the studio projects. The students will be required to maintain an ongoing sketchbook of the studio project development and various work schedules. The students make a formal presentation of the term project to a jury.Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN71070CoRequisites:

Description: This series of modules prepares degree level students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will examine the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace concerning social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility.Hours: 14Credits: 1Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The objective of this course is to provide students with the tools and illustration skills to visually communicate their design solutions. The elements and principles of design and their applications will be explored through a variety of tools. The focus will be on two and three dimensional compositions using: freehand sketching, one and two point perspective drawing and rendering techniques.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DRWG71030CoRequisites:

Description: This course provides an introduction to structural systems and structural phenomena. The course introduces the student to the components of a structural system and how those components function. The course explains structural loads and how they are transferred through a structural system.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will focus on colour as a tool of articulating interior environments. Through a series of alternating exercises in research and application, students will develop familiarity with colour theories and the deployment of these as compositional devices and vehicles of expression and meaning.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course synthesizes the diverse built form issues discussed in Design Studios I and II and shifts to a more thorough investigation of interior space, both in programming and in meaning. Through lectures, readings, and studio explorations, students acquire the knowledge needed to present design solutions for primarily residential spaces. Students learn the basic requirements for residential environments as part of the design solution. The projects in this semester will address single family dwellings, multi-tenant residential and social housing.Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN71060 or DSGN71080CoRequisites:

Description: This course will build upon knowledge gained in Building Systems I and introduce fundamentals of lighting interior environments and its interaction with both visual perception and the experience of interior spaces. The basic functions of lighting are studied, analyzed and critiqued as design elements. Lecture topics include light sources, measurement and control and the influence of light on colours as these affect the interior environment. Students will transfer this information to the resolution of typical lighting design problems, through the development of lighting plans, specifications and product knowledge. Field visits to lighting installations will augment the information presented in the classroom.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will explore the development of art from Antiquity to the Renaissance, in the social, political, technological and economic contexts. Major artistic traditions will be examined and students will develop an awareness of these traditions in the world around them.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the importance of detailing considerations in the development of interior environments. The focus will be on development of interior details. Students will apply the knowledge gained through the development of details by hand drafting, using computer software and by creating scaled models of the detail(s).Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DRWG71030CoRequisites:

Description: This course covers Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code Part 3 and focuses on code content pertinent to the subject of interior architecture, including regulations affecting the integrated considerations of planning, egress, accessibility and material selection. This course also covers aspects of the Lien Act.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ARCH71150CoRequisites:

Description: This course will concentrate on using BIM software to create 3d models with a higher degree of complexity than in previous courses and use these to generate effective presentation drawings. The course will provide the student with a solid foundation of the command structure and capabilities of BIM software in order to facilitate self-study and advanced applications.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: COMP71195CoRequisites:

Description: This course builds upon previous courses in design communication and computer applications. Students learn digital software tools to expand and amplify their ability to communicate design concepts graphically. Digital techniques and graphics are applied to create professional presentations for virtual spaces of their own construct. Students continue to integrate hand drawing skills into the creation of multi-media presentations.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DRWG72160CoRequisites:

Description: This course examines more complex design problems drawn from the areas of corporate and retail design. Through lectures, research assignments, studio-based design projects and field trips, students acquire a more comprehensive technical and aesthetic competence. Students complete corporate and retail design projects drawn from a wide-variety of workplace environments and use these environments as a platform for the examination of a broader range of research tools and methodologies. Additionally, students are introduced to the basic fundamentals of lighting appropriate for these applications. At the completion of the studio course, learners present their own work, and with faculty guidance, make appropriate selections for portfolio inclusion.Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN72220CoRequisites:

Description: This course will explore the development of art from the Renaissance to the Second Industrial Revolution, in the social, political, technological and economic contexts. Major artistic traditions will be examined and students will develop an awareness of these traditions in the world around them.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The first co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an interior design environment. Through this course students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience). Hours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 or CEPR71050CoRequisites:

Description: Expanding on the interior detailing knowledge and skills developed in Design, Development & Detailing I, this course will cover assembly components such as glazing, interior partitions, doors and frames, fixed furniture, screens, hardware and related products. Students will develop a comprehensive approach to the detailing of interior components and apply this through the elaboration of construction drawings, and details. This course will include aspects of contract design.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ARCH73170CoRequisites:

Description: This course will explore the theories and evolution of contemporary culture and design issues from the Industrial Revolution to present day. The course will cover cultural themes impacting the fields of architecture, interior design and furniture design, including evolving materials, textiles and technologies, shifts in social and economic contexts, and the representation of interior environments in various contemporary global locations.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will build upon Colour Theory I to focus on the implications of colour and material selection for interior environments; systematic approaches to the appropriate and effective selection will be offered. Particular attention will be paid to the integration of both the functional considerations and expressive properties in the selection of specific interior materials and finishes. Students will use the knowledge gained in Colour Theory I and apply it to different types of projects to select appropriate materials and colours.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DSGN72210CoRequisites:

Description: This studio course will explore the issues related to the retro-fit of an existing building to accommodate a new occupancy and identify the various roles of the professional team in the renovation industry. Students will create comprehensive individual project proposals for the reuse of an existing facility that focuses on interior design appropriate for the hospitality/entertainment industry. Using Part 11 of the Ontario building Code and within given parameters, the student will develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional presentation documents. The student's work is to reflect an awareness of the long-term use and sustainability of the facility. Work will include: investigation of current contextual considerations; validation of documents for the site building; feasibility studies for alternate uses for the building; assessment of existing building systems and options for their continued use or alternatives. Other components of the studio course are hand-drafting and advanced CAD documentation. Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN72240CoRequisites:

Description: The basic functional and experiential aspects of lighting introduced in Lighting Interiors I will be studied, analyzed and critiqued in terms of both initial aspirations and on-going implementation. The challenges of integrating artificial lighting and daylighting will be explored through case studies and design exercises. Students will develop reflective ceiling plans in context with a previous studio project.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DSGN72230CoRequisites:

Description: This course will provide an introduction to the principles and methodology of Project Management focused on building construction. Utilizing building projects, the relationships amongst the various players of a project will be explored, focusing on the role of the Project Manager. Fundamental project management topics will be explored including: the building industry, project participants, organizing and managing projects, project delivery methods, project chronology and related activates, project costing and scheduling, and project management controls.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will focus on the climate for interior atmosphere and its relationship to effective scheduling and designing for the environment and the tenants. This course will focus as well on green buildings, sustainable materials and sustainable design and how the Interior Designer can contribute to conserve the ecosystem. The course will include issues of siting and planning in relation to both natural context and built context, including orientation, interior topography, air movement, acoustics, and day lighting as these translate into implications for interior considerations.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The choice and specification of many different kinds of products and materials forms a significant component of a designer's responsibility in the design and implementation of interior environments. Complementing the materials and components addressed in Interior Construction & Specifications, students will research and explore the development, construction and specification of a variety of traditional and non-traditional interior design materials. Students are encouraged to research products from a variety of sources, situations, and new and emerging technologies. New and alternative uses for traditional and non-traditional materials and products are explored. Additional emphasis is placed upon principles of sustainability, material integrity, and product appropriateness in varying physical environments.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course covers plumbing, water supply, lighting and electrical systems. These are addressed in the context of project-based assignments. Project based examples are used to prepare drainage and water supply designs (OBC Part 7 plumbing) for large buildings. The principles and policies governing the design and construction of storm drainage systems and site servicing are examined and ancillary mechanical and basic electrical systems are analyzed. Basic lighting design principles will be studied along with selection of appropriate lighting equipment. Selection of basic electrical equipment for OBC Part 3 buildings is undertaken with conformance to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Consideration is given to acoustics and fire protection in projects involving renovation (OBC Part 11).Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: DSGN71010CoRequisites:

Description: The focus of this studio will be on health care clinic/facility. Building upon skills developed in Studio V, Studio VI will focus on challenges of crafting meaningful and effective interior space to support a new healthcare facility. Students will apply skills in building systems interface – the integration of distinct building systems to form a comprehensive and communicative whole. Through case study investigations, students will explore projects which demonstrate an integrative approach to the creation of interior environments, including the integration of structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, furniture, acoustic and communications systems. This knowledge will be applied and tested through comprehensive elaboration of interior environments for a health care facility. Part 3 of the building code will be covered. Student projects will be both individually and group based.Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN73140CoRequisites:

Description: The second co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an interior design environment. Through this course students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).Hours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 or CEPR71050CoRequisites:

Description: This course offers an overview of facilities management principles and approaches utilized to measure a building's performance. Judging a project using metrics is useful to develop an understanding of its design and in-use performance. Utilizing standards developed to measure space, facility serviceability and benchmarking are key practice areas of study. An individual's perception of a building is also considered. This is viewed by human physiology, environmental psychology and psychosocial as factors that have an effect on the performance of a facility to support its comfort and workplace goals. These types of building and human measures lead to solutions for improved design and work performance.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course explores the materials and components addressed in Design Development and Detailing II. More innovative materials and methods of construction will be explored with application and documentation of custom design pieces such as architectural woodwork, millwork and furnishings. The focus will be on development of construction details, and material specifications. There will be more emphasis on construction documentation and computer drafting as well as applications of codes and standards. Students will also develop an understanding of the integration of specifications and shop-drawing.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ARCH73180CoRequisites:

Description: This course provides students with an overview of the professional practice of interior design. Topics discussed include professional associations and accreditation, maintaining professional status, professional ethics, business basics, and career goal planning and portfolio preparation.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: World cultures both broadly and deeply affect and are affected by globalization in ways that unify and divide as well as produce equities and inequalities among people and nations. In this course, students will focus on topics pertaining to similarities and differences in world cultures and societies. Incorporating varying perspectives on diversity, students develop an understanding of the impacted groups, develop strategies which demonstrate respect for diversity, and critically examine social change performed on a world stage.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In this studio, the student will produce a complete program for their capstone design studio including identification of a client and a site. Additionally, the student will choose a topic of interest related to interior design to research and integrate into the capstone project. The studio will provide a structured planning process resulting in the production of a substantive report that includes existing conditions, case-study research into the project type, project goals and objectives, relevant codes and standards, strategies to address goals and objectives (schematics), quantitative requirements, preliminary budget projections, and a final program summary.Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN73160CoRequisites:

Description: The course introduces students with procurement processes and mainly focuses on construction contract administration. Students are required to synthesize and select appropriate contracts and administer them in simulated business settings through case studies integrated with the term project. This course also includes studies of subcontractor contracts, construction, builders' and mechanics' liens, inspection of construction contracts, arbitration and mediation, and labor law and union contracts.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This capstone studio is intended to encapsulate and demonstrate the abilities of the students. It will entail the development of a major interior design project, following the programming completed in studio VII. The design solution will be fully developed from preliminary sketches to detailed working drawings, renderings and cost estimates. The project type will engage all the lessons learned in the course of study in the program, including co-op work term experiences. Students will perform individually and will collaborate with professionals in the Interior Design industry. Students individually will provide complete integration and synthesis of their actions and present them in a professional jury setting to external and internal examiners. Hours: 112Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: DSGN74050CoRequisites:

Description: This course is intended to acquaint students with the intellectual tradition of moral philosophy and help them develop practical analytic and critical skills through reading, writing, and discussion. This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals in Canadian society. It helps students to clarify their values and establish a framework for ethical decision making. Students will explore a variety of moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, minority rights, racism, bio-medical technology, capital punishment, pornography, discrimination, poverty, environment and war. These questions do not admit of easy answers, because there are often plausible-sounding moral reasons to be given on each side of the matter. In part because of this, there is a tendency to want to set them aside as unanswerable, as just a matter of opinion. Yet they cannot be ignored. Rather, these questions require that we think hard about them and address them carefully, and that we explore various underlying presuppositions that we often accept uncritically. As a result, this is a course in which we will focus on and practice the skill of critical thinking, and learn to express carefully, verbally and in writing, our reasoning for a given position.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This theme-based course aims to provide an understanding of the historical, social, economic and political context within which scientific and technological advancement takes place. Innovation is a social product, often an expression of current ideas or a response to a social need. Conversely, technological and scientific innovation can transform the structure of society, its value system, and institutions. Through a series of lectures and student-centered activities, this course will assess the impact, benefits, consequences and implications of the inter-relationship between science, technology and society.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Exemplify adherence to professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with industrial, labour and environmental legislation.

Program Related Resources

Year 1 students must purchase a kit from the bookstore with the required drafting and art supplies. This kit will be available on the first day of classes, Monday, August 21 and will cost approximately $400 + tax.Year 2 students must purchase a kit of markers from the bookstore at a cost of approximately $80 + tax.

Software Downloads

Students and instructors in a full-time science, technology, engineering or mathematics program are entitled to a number of additional Microsoft software packages through Conestoga's Microsoft Partner Agreement.

Program Advisory Committees

The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.

For program information, call the Information Centre at 519-748-5220 ext 3656.

Additional Information

Conestoga College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting September 22, 2010. Conestoga College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent to deliver is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for all degree programs at all Ontario colleges.

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The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.